Kefren
Egyptian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kefren
Kefren is the Latinized form of the Egyptian name Khafre, derived from the ancient Egyptian language meaning "appears" or "shines," referring to the pharaoh's divine radiance.
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Etymology
Kefren is the Latinized form of the Egyptian name Khafre, derived from the ancient Egyptian language meaning "appears" or "shines," referring to the pharaoh's divine radiance. The name is primarily associated with ancient Egyptian history, notably borne by Pharaoh Khafre (r. 2558–2532 BCE) of the Fourth Dynasty, builder of the second-largest pyramid at Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Kefren currently ranks #8,545 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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